Before this was confirmed, Gujarat Titans had announced that he had to return home to deal with a "significant personal matter" not indicating signs of malpractice.

Gujarat Titans star Kagiso Rabada has been provisionally suspended for using a recreational drug, the player has confirmed through a statement.

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is seemingly serving a provisional suspension for using a banned recreational drug, leading to his abrupt IPL exit. Gujarat Titans cited "personal reasons" for his departure,